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I didn't have time to vs I didn't have the time to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I didn't have time to' is more general and commonly used. 'I didn't have the time to' is more specific and emphasizes a particular amount of time. The choice between them depends on the level of specificity you want to convey.

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Last updated: October 10, 2024 • 13967 views

I didn't have time to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a general statement indicating a lack of time to do something. It is commonly used in everyday conversations.

Examples:

I didn't have time to finish my homework.
She didn't have time to go to the store.
They didn't have time to watch the movie.

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Last updated: November 11, 2024

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Alternatives:

I didn't have enough time to
I didn't find time to

I didn't have the time to

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is more specific and emphasizes a particular amount of time that was lacking to do something. It is used when you want to highlight a specific time constraint.

Examples:

I didn't have the time to read the whole book.
She didn't have the time to finish the project.
They didn't have the time to visit all the museums.

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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Dec 11, 2019 ... I didn't have the time to do the laundry... Thank you for your comments!
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Oct 31, 2021 ... 208K likes, 538 comments - beaalonzo on October 31, 2021: "I didn't have the time to prepare a Halloween costume this year because of work, ...
Jul 20, 2020 ... Time! We all have an unlimited supply as long as the Lord gives us breath. There is no such thing as “I didn't have the time to…
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How Marco Went From “I didn't have the time to follow the rigid schedule of a school” To Passing His B2 Goethe Exam With a 90% Score in Speaking. Night mode
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Alternatives:

I didn't have enough time to
I didn't find the time to

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